The crossover, which was expected to arrive later this year, has been pushed back to the second quarter of 2015 according to Tesla CEO, Elon Musk. Musk shared the news today during the American automaker’s earnings call.

The Model X has been delayed numerous times, and this time around, it is likely being pushed due to a constraint in battery cell supply. During the call, Tesla also explained that Model S production has also been hampered due to battery cell supply, a situation it hopes to resolve by the third quarter.

While the final specifications on the Tesla Model X have not been announced, the crossover will come standard with Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive and will accelerate to 60 mph from a standstill in less than five seconds. The unique Falcon Wing doors will make it into production, allowing easy access to third-row seating even with child seats installed. Like the Model S, the Model X will be offered with a choice of a 60 or 85 kWh battery.

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]]>http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/05/tesla-model-x-deliveries-begin-q2-2015.html/feed0more]]>Tesla Model X Delayedhttp://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/03/tesla-model-x-delayed.html
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/03/tesla-model-x-delayed.html#respondSat, 09 Mar 2013 15:01:50 +0000http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/?p=186032Tesla Model X DelayedAs Tesla hopes to repay its DOE loan five years ahead of schedule, the American electric automaker will be delaying production on the Model X for at least a year. Tesla originally was on schedule to repay its $465 million loan by the end of 2022, but announced earlier that it now has a target... more]]>

As Tesla hopes to repay its DOE loan five years ahead of schedule, the American electric automaker will be delaying production on the Model X for at least a year.

Tesla originally was on schedule to repay its $465 million loan by the end of 2022, but announced earlier that it now has a target date of repaying the loan by the end of 2017. Unfortunately, those that are eager for the Model X to hit the market will have to be patient, as Tesla now plans on starting production of its electric crossover to late 2014.

The Tesla Model X was originally slated to begin production later this year, with deliveries beginning early 2014. However, Tesla is also putting more focus on its surprisingly popular Model S, hoping to deliver 20,000 units of its sedan this year. With more focus being placed on the Model S and repayment of the loan, the Model X will just have to sit back and wait its turn.